Since everyone is having such a big issue with squeaky sides, I am wondering if there is a homemade way to remedy the situation. I'm thinking that inputing some type of cushion with an adhesive side into the underside of the side plates would fill the loose space and prevent movement. The cushion would have to be really thin though. I think I have some that would work. How did the sides come off? Were they just snapped off or were there screws that had to be removed? Is there a particular way they should be taken off to prevent damage?

After you unscrew the 4 screws under the battery cover, the sides can then be popped out as they simply snap into place.

I just stuck my fingernails in the crack between the chrome side and the phone and pulled out and one end popped off. From there just run your fingernails up the other side and each segment will pop off.

After I put it back together it seemed to squeak less. Maybe it just needed to be adjusted? I would have to estimate that it is a 90% improvement from before I took it apart. I didnt add any glue or cushions, just simply snapped it back together. Very strange but I'm not complaining

Since everyone is having such a big issue with squeaky sides, I am wondering if there is a homemade way to remedy the situation. I'm thinking that inputing some type of cushion with an adhesive side into the underside of the side plates would fill the loose space and prevent movement. The cushion would have to be really thin though. I think I have some that would work. How did the sides come off? Were they just snapped off or were there screws that had to be removed? Is there a particular way they should be taken off to prevent damage?

Thanks for your help.

Take thin tape style unwaxed dental floss and work it under the corners. An easy remedy that won't involve removing the rails.

I am not the originator of this idea but picked it up from another thread on this site.